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World Geography and Capitals

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World geography questions test knowledge of country capitals, state capitals, and the headquarters of global organizations. This hub provides extensive practice on locations like Grenada, Illinois, and the World Bank. These are highly common in SSC, banking, and railway examinations.

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World Geography and Capitals Questions

Multiple choice

What is the capital of the United States?

  1. New York City

  2. Washington, D.C.

  3. Los Angeles

  4. Chicago
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the Bank of Japan's headquarters located?

  1. Tokyo

  2. Osaka

  3. Nagoya

  4. Kyoto
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bank of Japan's headquarters is located in Tokyo.

Multiple choice

Where are CIP meetings typically held?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. New York, USA

  3. London, UK

  4. It varies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CIP meetings are typically held at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

The holiest city in Islam is:

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Vatican City
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

Multiple choice

The holiest city in Baha'i Faith is:

  1. Acre

  2. Haifa

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Tehran
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Haifa is the holiest city in Baha'i Faith and is home to the Baha'i World Centre, the administrative and spiritual center of the Baha'i Faith.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the NSCA's national headquarters?

  1. NSCA National Shooting Center

  2. NSCA Headquarters

  3. NSCA National Office

  4. NSCA Administrative Center
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The NSCA's national headquarters is called the NSCA National Shooting Center.

Multiple choice

Which city served as the capital of Burma during the Japanese occupation?

  1. Rangoon

  2. Mandalay

  3. Naypyidaw

  4. Yangon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rangoon, the largest city in Burma, served as the capital during the Japanese occupation.

Multiple choice

What is the authorized capital of MIGA?

  1. $1 billion
  2. $2 billion
  3. $3 billion
  4. $4 billion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

MIGA's authorized capital is $4 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the headquarters of MIGA?

  1. Washington, D.C.

  2. New York City

  3. London

  4. Tokyo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MIGA's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the city that David conquers and makes his capital?

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Hebron

  3. Bethlehem

  4. Nazareth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital in the opera 'The Power of Music'.

Multiple choice

Where are the meetings of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services held?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. New York, United States

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. Brussels, Belgium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The meetings of the WTO Committee on Trade in Services are held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

Where is UNESCO's headquarters located?

  1. Paris, France

  2. New York, USA

  3. Geneva, Switzerland

  4. London, UK
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

UNESCO's headquarters is located in Paris, France.

Multiple choice

Where is the WTO headquarters located?

  1. Geneva, Switzerland

  2. New York, United States

  3. London, United Kingdom

  4. Paris, France

  5. Brussels, Belgium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The WTO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Multiple choice

In which city was the Prophet Muhammad born?

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Damascus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, a city in present-day Saudi Arabia, in the year 570 CE.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the visa required for pilgrimage to the Vatican City?

  1. Schengen Visa

  2. Tourist Visa

  3. Pilgrimage Visa

  4. Visitor Visa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A Pilgrimage Visa is required for pilgrimage to the Vatican City.